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Keeper Security Issues Top Cyber Threats To Watch Out for this Tax Season

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Internal Revenue Service, Identity theft, Personal data, Social Security, IRS, Organization, Wi-Fi, Risk, PII, Software, Bank statement, Social, Language

CHICAGO, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 tax season is here, and millions of Americans are preparing their financial statements and reports from 2023 to file with the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS). According to the IRS, approximately 213.4 million (81.2%) tax returns were filed electronically in 2022, and individual tax returns filed online accounted for an even larger 92.8%. With an increasing number of Americans outsourcing their tax filing to third-party software vendors, it's critical for individuals and businesses to stay vigilant to protect their sensitive personal and financial information from cyber threats.

Key Points: 
  • According to the IRS , approximately 213.4 million (81.2%) tax returns were filed electronically in 2022, and individual tax returns filed online accounted for an even larger 92.8%.
  • Keeper Security is sharing the common cyber threats seen during tax season to help US taxpayers from falling victim to them.
  • Cybercriminals have become increasingly sophisticated in their abilities to impersonate the IRS, tax preparation companies and other tax-related organizations to access your personal and financial information.
  • By remaining diligent, following cybersecurity best practices and taking the necessary precautions, individuals and organizations will be far less likely to fall victim to cybercrime this tax season.

CyRisk Inc. Enhances Privacy Risk Insights Platform™ with Canadian Privacy Laws for Insurance Industry

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Organization, Legislation, Health information management, Private, Global Reach, Private sector, Disclosure, Privacy, Insurance, PIPA, Access, Enhanced, PIPEDA, Collection, Personal data, Risk management

OTTSVILLE, Pa., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CyRisk Inc., the industry leader in AI-driven privacy and cybersecurity risk analysis for insurance companies and their policyholders, is pleased to announce a significant enhancement to its flagship product, the CyRisk Privacy Risk Insights Platform™. This expansion includes the integration of Canada's current privacy laws into the platform's robust ontology and taxonomy, empowering organizations worldwide to proactively manage privacy and security risks.

Key Points: 
  • OTTSVILLE, Pa., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CyRisk Inc., the industry leader in AI-driven privacy and cybersecurity risk analysis for insurance companies and their policyholders, is pleased to announce a significant enhancement to its flagship product, the CyRisk Privacy Risk Insights Platform™.
  • CyRisk's Privacy Risk Insights Platform™ has been instrumental in helping policyholder organizations and their insurers detect, assess, and mitigate privacy and security risks.
  • Key Features of the Enhanced Platform:
    Canada's Privacy Laws: The CyRisk Privacy Risk Insights Platform™ now incorporates the intricacies of Canada's privacy landscape.
  • Holistic Risk Reduction: By seamlessly integrating privacy and security risk assessments, the platform provides a comprehensive view of an organization's risk posture.

AI Audits, Equity Awareness in Data Privacy Methods, and Facial Recognition Technologies are Major Topics During This Year’s Privacy Papers for Policymakers Events

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Transfer, Law school, Artificiality, Public, Facial recognition, University of Groningen, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, LLM, Justice, United States Senate, Safe, Policy, Legislation, FGV, Harm, Microsoft, Employment, Congress, Microsoft Research, Universidad de Montevideo, Risk, Democracy, Facial recognition system, Future, Urban, Legislative assistant, Urban Institute, Privacy, Rochester Institute of Technology, Senate, FPF, ETH Zurich, Forecasting, Internet, Trust (social science), Research, AI, University, Private sector, Personal data, Student, Model, Use, Paper, Information, Element, Algorithm, Upturn, Barnard College, Columbia University, Housing, Government, Salvador Allende, Cryptocurrency

Author: Judy Wang, Communications Intern, FPF The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) hosted two engaging events honoring 2023’s must-read privacy scholarship at the 14th Annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers ceremonies. On Tuesday, February 27, FPF hosted a Capitol Hill event featuring an opening keynote by U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) as well as facilitated discussions [?]

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Author: Judy Wang, Communications Intern, FPF The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) hosted two engaging events honoring 2023’s must-read privacy scholarship at the 14th Annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers ceremonies. On Tuesday, February 27, FPF hosted a Capitol Hill event featuring an opening keynote by U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) as well as facilitated discussions [?]

EisnerAmper Offers Free Cybersecurity eBook

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Software, Knowledge, Computer security, Sleep, Cyberattack, Personal data, Internet

ISELIN, N.J., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Did you know that the average cost of a cyber breach last year was $4.45 million? And that number will only increase. If that isn't scary enough, the bad actors are getting more sophisticated every day. Cyberattacks are a daily threat to any organization and can result in compromised data, damaged client relationships, financial cost, litigation, reputational harm and more.

Key Points: 
  • As such, EisnerAmper, a leading global business advisory firm, is pleased to introduce its Cybersecurity eBook.
  • Created by the firm's team of cybersecurity professionals, this guide offers best practices that can help you lay the foundation for your updated cybersecurity plan.
  • The Cybersecurity eBook features sections on:
    Types of Cybersecurity – Software, cloud, Internet of Things.
  • "We've taken the decades of knowledge and real-life experiences of our tech team and distilled it into this handy, actionable guide that can help you sleep better at night when it comes to your cybersecurity."

Kingdom Fortified: KSA Cybersecurity Market Flourishes at 12.4% CAGR, Fueled by Digital Transformation and Growing Threats

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Digital transformation, Palo Alto Networks, Internet, Research, NCA, IAM, Artificial intelligence, Traction, STC, Service, Health, Cisco, Personal data, Growth, Fortinet, Digital, Government, MSS, Local, Security, SANS, Public–private partnership, Ecosystem, Education minister, BFSI, KSA, PDPA, Managed services, Machine learning, Insurance, Medical device

Ken Research's comprehensive report, KSA Cybersecurity Market Outlook to 2028: Bolstering Digital Defenses in a Connected Kingdom, delves into this dynamic market, projecting a remarkable 12.4% CAGR over the next five years.

Key Points: 
  • Ken Research's comprehensive report, KSA Cybersecurity Market Outlook to 2028: Bolstering Digital Defenses in a Connected Kingdom, delves into this dynamic market, projecting a remarkable 12.4% CAGR over the next five years.
  • Rising Internet Penetration: Increasing internet and mobile phone usage are exposing individuals and businesses to online threats, necessitating robust cybersecurity solutions.
  • Growing Cyber Threats: The Kingdom is witnessing a rise in sophisticated cyberattacks, including malware, ransomware, and phishing attempts, highlighting the need for advanced security measures.
  • Government agencies: Develop effective cybersecurity policies, promote collaboration among stakeholders, and invest in building a robust national cybersecurity architecture.

Kingdom Fortified: KSA Cybersecurity Market Flourishes at 12.4% CAGR, Fueled by Digital Transformation and Growing Threats

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Digital transformation, Palo Alto Networks, Internet, Research, NCA, IAM, Artificial intelligence, Traction, STC, Service, Health, Cisco, Personal data, Growth, Fortinet, Digital, Government, MSS, Local, Security, SANS, Public–private partnership, Ecosystem, Education minister, BFSI, KSA, PDPA, Managed services, Machine learning, Insurance, Medical device

Ken Research's comprehensive report, KSA Cybersecurity Market Outlook to 2028: Bolstering Digital Defenses in a Connected Kingdom, delves into this dynamic market, projecting a remarkable 12.4% CAGR over the next five years.

Key Points: 
  • Ken Research's comprehensive report, KSA Cybersecurity Market Outlook to 2028: Bolstering Digital Defenses in a Connected Kingdom, delves into this dynamic market, projecting a remarkable 12.4% CAGR over the next five years.
  • Rising Internet Penetration: Increasing internet and mobile phone usage are exposing individuals and businesses to online threats, necessitating robust cybersecurity solutions.
  • Growing Cyber Threats: The Kingdom is witnessing a rise in sophisticated cyberattacks, including malware, ransomware, and phishing attempts, highlighting the need for advanced security measures.
  • Government agencies: Develop effective cybersecurity policies, promote collaboration among stakeholders, and invest in building a robust national cybersecurity architecture.

Healthcare Triangle Empowers Healthcare Security Management with AI TRiSM Framework Integration, Enhances AI Offerings with CloudEz and DataEz Platforms

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
Risk management, PII, Triangle, Trust, EHR, AI, Machine learning, Security management, Organization, Risk, HCTI, Hospital, Automation, Electronic health record, Health, Personal data, Protected health information, HITRUST, PHI, Medical device

PLEASANTON, Calif., Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Healthcare Triangle, Inc. (Nasdaq: HCTI) (“Healthcare Triangle,” “HCTI” or the “Company”), a leader in transforming healthcare through technology, proudly announces the integration of the AI Trust, Risk, and Security Management (AI TRiSM) framework into its operations. This strategic move aims to enhance trust, minimize risk, and strengthen security within the healthcare landscape. Simultaneously, Healthcare Triangle unveiled improved AI offerings integrated into its CloudEz and DataEz platforms, establishing DataEz as the foundation for an advanced AI journey.

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  • Simultaneously, Healthcare Triangle unveiled improved AI offerings integrated into its CloudEz and DataEz platforms, establishing DataEz as the foundation for an advanced AI journey.
  • In response to the evolving digital healthcare systems and the imperative to safeguard Electronic Health Records (EHR) and patient data, Healthcare Triangle has chosen to embed the AI TRiSM framework into its CloudEz and DataEz platforms.
  • With the integration of the AI TRiSM framework, Healthcare Triangle solidifies DataEz as the foundation for its AI journey.
  • By adopting the AI TriSM framework and introducing enhanced AI offerings into our CloudEz and DataEz platforms, we are showcasing our commitment to delivering high-quality, secure, and technologically advanced healthcare services.

RegAsk Achieves Three Critical Certifications

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Monday, February 5, 2024
Personal data, GDPR, General Data Protection Regulation, Certification, Risk management, Practice, ISO/IEC, PII, FMCG, Regulation, Confidentiality, Privacy, Information, European, Medical device

SINGAPORE, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RegASK, the global RegTech empowering businesses to leverage AI in scaling regulatory and compliance capabilities for Life Sciences and FMCG industries, announces today the successful achievement of three major certifications recognizing the company's commitment to upholding data security and privacy.

Key Points: 
  • The intersection of regulatory compliance and technological innovation requires a robust commitment to data security.
  • This commitment not only preserves the integrity of its user's operations but also ensures the confidentiality and compliance required in regulatory environments.
  • "This achievement of receiving not just one, but three certifications in a short period is a testament to our dedication and excellence in the field and confirms RegAsk's position as a trusted partner," said Caroline Shleifer, CEO of RegAsk.
  • RegASK continues to lead the way in Regulatory Intelligence and Compliance innovation, empowering the way Lifesciences and FMCG companies access and action regulatory changes to enhance risk management and process efficiency.

GG4L Announces New Data Privacy Governance Console for Schools

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Monday, January 29, 2024
Student, Database, Console, Trust, API, School, AI, Vernon Parish School Board, Risk, PII, Privacy, Educational technology, Personal data

ALAMEDA, Calif., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Global Grid for Learning (GG4L) announced the release of its Privacy Governance Console for School Passport. The new Console is designed to control school district data sprawl, including Personally Identifiable Information (PII), across the education ecosystem of EdTech vendors.

Key Points: 
  • ALAMEDA, Calif., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Global Grid for Learning (GG4L) announced the release of its Privacy Governance Console for School Passport.
  • GG4L's Privacy Governance Console begins by auto-discovering all applications being used within a district.
  • In short, the Privacy Governance Console enables districts to discover data leakage risks and mitigate them.
  • Several districts throughout the US recently piloted the Privacy Governance Console and confirmed that the data control provided is not available from any other platform.

TCDI Partners with TackleAI to Provide Advanced AI Solutions to Clients

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Warner Bros. Discovery EMEA, Partnership, AI, Environment, PII, Lean Six Sigma, TCDI, Machine learning, Personal data, Research, MSMR

The integration of TackleAI's advanced solutions promises to significantly improve the adaptability of client workflows, particularly in the rapidly evolving and increasingly complex legal environment.

Key Points: 
  • The integration of TackleAI's advanced solutions promises to significantly improve the adaptability of client workflows, particularly in the rapidly evolving and increasingly complex legal environment.
  • "Our partnership with TackleAI is a testament to TCDI's ongoing commitment to anticipate and address the needs of our clients," said Bill Johnson, Founder and CEO of TCDI.
  • Their commitment to 'Attempting the absurd and solving the impossible' aligns seamlessly with TCDI's mission to deliver innovative and client-focused solutions.
  • Together, TackleAI and TCDI are setting a new standard for what's possible in legal tech, ensuring our clients are equipped with the most advanced tools to meet the complexities of the modern legal environment."